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**FILE** A National Guard vehicle rides on 14th and K streets in Northwest Washington in June 2020. As President Donald Trump edges closer to direct military action against Iran, D.C., residents are bracing for the effects of military mobilization and conflict. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Residents Face Renewed Burden as Trump Moves Toward War with Iran

by Stacy M. Brown June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

D.C. Consumers Targeted by Predatory Energy Contracts

by Stacy M. Brown June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

**FILE** A woman holds up a flag celebrating Juneteenth at the Bryant Street Market in Northeast D.C. in June 2024. Despite congressional infringement on D.C.’s budget and federal cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion, Juneteenth festivities are taking place this year throughout the District. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Juneteenth Celebrations to Center Unity and Economic Development

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 18, 2025January 6, 2026

**FILE** Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident and public servant of 30 years, is one of the candidates running for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Sheila Bunn

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Due to a higher demand for energy in the July 2024 PJM Interconnection energy auction, D.C. Pepco customers will face an increase of almost 18% in their utility bills this summer. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

Pepco Bills Jump as Energy Demand Surges Across the Region

by Mya Trujillo June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

The Queen Mother’s Classic Chicken Sandwich is a popular item produced by the staff at the Queen Mother’s Kitchen restaurant in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy of Queen Mother's Kitchen)

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Queen Mother’s Kitchen Sandwiches are Royalty to Fans

by James Wright Jr. June 18, 2025June 19, 2025

young man getting vaccinated

Measles Case Confirmed in D.C. Region

by Stacy M. Brown June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

People marching in the International Rally + March on Washington for Freedom on June 8, a culmination of WorldPride 2025, in partnership with D.C.’s 50th Pride anniversary. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

50 Years Down, More to Go: WorldPride is Over, D.C.’s Fight Isn’t

by Jada Ingleton and Ve Preeti Cyril June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

**FILE** Advisory Neighborhood Chair Salim Adofo (right) counts among those vying for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat in the July 15 special election. Other opponents include Mike Austin (left), Sheila Bunn (center) and former council member Trayon White (not pictured). (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Salim Adofo

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

white harvard campus services truck

EDITORIAL: Trump Attacks Ivy League Schools

by WI Editorial Staff June 11, 2025June 12, 2025